Corporate & Title

State registration documents, articles of association, founding documents, shareholder register, participatory interest title, history of share transfers, powers of attorney, and authorised signatory confirmations. Verification of absence of encumbrances, pledges, or restrictions on participatory interests through the State Registry of Encumbrances.

Regulatory Licences & Permits

Verification of all licences and permits required for the target’s activities — subsoil use contracts, environmental permits, construction licences, pharmaceutical licences, financial services licences, and sector-specific regulatory approvals. Assessment of compliance status and risk of licence revocation or condition breach.

Real Property & Assets

Title to real property through the State Registry of Real Property Rights — ownership certificates, encumbrances, mortgages, easements, and land use rights. For industrial assets — review of title to equipment, vehicles, and movable property. Assessment of any environmental liabilities or remediation obligations attached to real assets.

Material Contracts

Review of key commercial agreements — customer contracts, supplier agreements, lease agreements, loan agreements, and intercompany arrangements. Assessment of change of control provisions, assignment restrictions, termination rights, and penalties that may be triggered by the proposed transaction.

Litigation & Disputes

Search of Kazakhstani court databases for pending and concluded litigation involving the target — commercial court, administrative court, and criminal proceedings. Review of outstanding enforcement proceedings and unpaid judgments. Assessment of contingent liabilities from disclosed and undisclosed disputes.

Employment

Review of employment contracts, collective agreements, HR policies, and compliance with the Kazakhstan Labour Code. Assessment of local content requirements for foreign workers, work permit validity, and pending employment disputes. Identification of golden parachute provisions triggered by change of control.

Full due diligence report

Comprehensive review of all due diligence categories — suitable for M&A transactions, significant investments, and lending decisions. Produced in English. Includes an executive summary, detailed findings by category, risk matrix, and recommended transaction protections (warranties, indemnities, conditions precedent, and escrow arrangements).

Red flag report

Focused report identifying material risks only — suitable for preliminary investment decisions, pre-LOI assessments, and time-sensitive transactions. Produced in English. Highlights only deal-critical issues, recommended for early-stage due diligence before full commitment.

Vendor due diligence

Due diligence report prepared by the seller’s counsel for disclosure to potential buyers — accelerates the sale process and reduces information asymmetry. Bond Stone prepares vendor due diligence reports for Kazakhstani sellers in competitive sale processes and privatisation transactions.

Chinese Investor — Subsoil Asset DD

M&A DD · Kazakhstan · China

Legal due diligence for a Chinese investor on a Kazakhstani subsoil use company — corporate title, subsoil licence terms, environmental compliance, and acquisition structuring advice. English-language report produced.

Real Estate Portfolio Acquisition DD

M&A DD · Kazakhstan · Real Estate

Title review and due diligence on a commercial real estate portfolio in Almaty — state registry searches, encumbrance verification, lease assignment analysis, and regulatory compliance review.

Financial Institution — Pre-lending DD

Lending DD · Kazakhstan · Banking

Pre-lending legal due diligence for an international financial institution on a Kazakhstani borrower — corporate authority, security package validity, regulatory compliance, and litigation exposure assessment.

M&A DD — Technology Company

M&A DD · Kazakhstan · Technology

Legal due diligence on a Kazakhstani IT company for a foreign strategic acquirer — IP ownership verification, software licence review, data protection compliance, and employment contract analysis. Red flag report produced within 5 business days.

Vendor DD — Sale Process

Vendor DD · Kazakhstan · Manufacturing

Vendor due diligence report prepared for a Kazakhstani seller in a competitive sale process — corporate title, asset ownership, regulatory compliance, and litigation review. English-language report disclosed to shortlisted buyers.

Infrastructure Asset DD

DD · Kazakhstan · Infrastructure

Due diligence on a Kazakhstani infrastructure asset for an international infrastructure fund — concession agreement review, regulatory approval analysis, environmental compliance, and change of control provisions in material contracts.

AIFC Entity DD — Digital Asset Company

DD · AIFC · Digital Assets

Due diligence on an AIFC-registered digital asset service provider for a foreign investor — AFSA licence validity, AIFC entity title, regulatory compliance status, and review of AFSA conditions and restrictions.